Swimming lessons for eligible children 4 and younger as part of the swimming lesson voucher…

The Florida Department of Health awarded contract C783EB on July 1, 2026, for the delivery of swimming lessons to eligible children ages four and younger under the swimming lesson voucher program authorized by Florida Statute 514.073. The contract provides for a total of 32 individual swimming lessons at $25.00 per lesson, with a total contract value of $800. Each participating child is authorized to receive up to 8 lessons, resulting in service delivery to approximately 4 children during the contract performance period. Billing occurs upon completion of lessons by the child.

The contract period runs from July 1, 2026, through December 31, 2026. Program administration is authorized to Ronda Cerulli and Robert Jewett. The specific prime contractor name and place of performance are not identified in the available contract documentation. This contract constitutes a relatively modest expenditure within the Department of Health's broader portfolio and focuses on early childhood water safety instruction and aquatic skill development as a public health initiative.